Joseph Brown Collection
This collection contains personal and business files of artist and sculptor Joseph Brown. Included are financial papers as well as correspondence with family and associates. The collection also includes many of Brown's manuscripts, photographs, and sketches, along with newspaper articles and awards reflecting his accomplishments. Lastly, there is a small section containing the personal and business files of Gwyneth Brown, Joseph Brown's wife.
Dates
- circa 1930-1989
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
40.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of sports sculptor Joe Brown.
Biographical/Historical Note
Joseph Brown (1909-1985), former Princeton University Professor, is best remembered for his sculpting, particularly of sports figures. He was a professional boxer for a short time before he took up sculpting. His mentor in sculpting was R. Tait McKenzie and his work echoed fourth and fifth century Greek sculptural forms. Joe Brown taught sculpting classes at Princeton University and also coached boxing. Also, Brown was involved in designing and developing innovative children's playground equipment.
Arrangement
Collection consists of 27 boxes divided into sixteen series: Business Files; Correspondence; Financial Papers; Personal and Biographical; Gwyneth Brown Correspondence; Gwyneth Brown Personal and Business Files; Manuscripts; Audio/Visual Materials; Drawings and Sketches; Photographs; Newspaper Clippings; Playground Equipment Files; Awards; Print Material (Magazines, pamphlets, etc.); Photo Albums and Other Material; and Oversized Materials.
Acquisition Note
This collection came through the office of Dr. Andrew Kozar and was given by the Brown Trust.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository